The effect of mandibular denture abstention on masseter muscle thickness in a 97-year-old patient: a case report

Int J Prosthodont. 2010 Sep-Oct;23(5):418-20.

Abstract

This case report describes the effect of complete denture abstention and subsequent rehabilitation with mandibular implant-supported overdentures (IOD) on masseter muscle thickness (MMT) in a 97-year-old patient. MMT was measured bilaterally using an ultrasound scanner during 1 year of wearing a conventional denture, after 101 days of voluntary denture abstention, and 3, 6, and 12 months after delivery of the IOD. MMT decreased by 17% during denture abstention following repeated implant surgery, and returned to 100% during the 12 months with the mandibular IOD. This case suggests that muscle bulk may be related to denture function.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Randomized Controlled Trial
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Dental Implantation, Endosseous
  • Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported*
  • Denture, Overlay*
  • Humans
  • Jaw, Edentulous / complications
  • Jaw, Edentulous / physiopathology*
  • Male
  • Mandible
  • Masseter Muscle / anatomy & histology*
  • Masseter Muscle / diagnostic imaging
  • Masseter Muscle / physiology*
  • Muscle Contraction
  • Muscular Atrophy / etiology
  • Recovery of Function
  • Ultrasonography